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Wolkenberg Family History

Wolkenberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wollenberg, Falkenberg, Wallenberg, Hollenberg, Wollenburg

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Where is the Wolkenberg family from?

You can see how Wolkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolkenberg family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wolkenberg's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Wolkenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolkenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolkenberg. 100% of Wolkenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wolkenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Wolkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Wolkenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Wolkenberg. For the veterans among your Wolkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wolkenberg in 1962 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolkenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkenberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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